Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.
Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.
As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.
With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.
Our Core Values
Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.
Reporting to the VP, Communications, Government & External Affairs, the Director, Government Relations, B.C. with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of stakeholder engagement and communications professionals.
Serves as a key leadership figure within the organization, the Director, Government Relations, BC oversees and guides Provincial Government Affairs to achieve strategic goals and foster meaningful relationships with government stakeholders.
This role is classified as “Office First” under the company’s Where We Work policy, and the successful incumbent will work full-time out of the company’s Burnaby Regional office.
Key Responsibilities:
•Develop and cultivate positive relationships at all levels of government (political stakeholders including policymakers and administrative authorities at the provincial level). Develop and deliver Government Relations strategies to ensure optimal business environment through solid government partnerships. Develop GR updates for the Executive team to ensure leadership is aware of political or regulatory issues that could impact the company. Attend industry symposiums, and conferences to ensure Trans Mountain is aware of key developments in B.C.
•Develop and execute B.C. Government Relations Strategy that supports and underpins the objectives of the Corporation. This will include keeping current on regulatory policy, government mandates, competitor activities, and industry shifts that will affect the business of the Corporation. Key B.C. relationships will be developed and leveraged to ensure the company is aware of political intentions in advance of public announcements. The Director should actively network with his/her peers at energy corporations in B.C. for the purpose of gaining competitive and market intelligence that may affect the Corporation.
•Work closely with the executive management and leadership team to facilitate government relations and ensure implementation of stated objectives, including issues and opportunities related to ongoing operations and new business (i.e., growth opportunities) that require both short and long-term effort. Facilitate and attend meetings with Government offices with respective Executive Members to meet business objectives. Schedule regular meetings, create briefing materials, generate bios, and conduct background research as required to facilitate meeting business objectives.
•Develop and manage the budget process for all Trans Mountain's Government Relations expenditures for B.C.
Qualification And Professional Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Law or related field.
•Minimum 10 years in a senior role working with public, government and media relations, communication, public affairs or related fields.
•Strong preference for experience working with CEOs and other executives.
•Knowledge of the oil and gas pipeline industry is an asset.
•Media training experience is an asset.
•Essential skills include strong organizational, time management, and leadership/people management.
•Proven experience in creating and delivering media responses and content across various online and offline internal and external communication channels.
•Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with communities.
•Be a senior leader and polished coach overseeing employees at various levels of professional experience.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
•Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience in managing multiple, diverse projects and tight deadlines with autonomy, while maintaining timely, high-quality work across the team.
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate and facilitate difficult conversations.
•Extremely responsive and able to work in constantly changing circumstances.
•Comfortable with uncertainty.
•High attention to detail and professional communications standards.
•Able to deliver high volumes of work under challenging circumstances.
Other Requirements And Information
•Up to 20% travel to various site locations may be required.
•May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last
Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.
A Rewarding Opportunity
We offer:
•Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
•An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
•Competitive compensation;
•Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
•A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
•Meaningful work that makes a difference;
•An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.
We value:
•The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
•Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
•The commitment and resilience of our people;
•Collaboration and achieving success together.
In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.
In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).
In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.
Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.